DIY Garden Art | Moms

Name: Erin TimmAge: 31Occupation: Stay-at-Home Mama who works two small businesses from home. Owner of Northern Colorado Billing Resources (medical billing specialist) and The Modern Mamasita.Family: Husband Garrett Timm and two boys, Easton (3 yrs) and Eli (1 yr)About: Born and raised in Greeley, Colo. She keeps herself busy with two adorable boys, her passion for crafts and two home businesses.

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Materials

Barn Wood frame (any size will do, I used 11 x 14)

Glass beads

Spool of beading wire (22 gauge)

Chain-nose pliers

Wire cutter

Hammer & nails

Measuring tape

Spring is here and if you’re like me you’re already starting to think about your garden! This year I want to focus on adding some art and unique décor to my gardens so this idea was inspired from that.

I bought an 11 x 14 frame from Hobby Lobby and on the back side of the frame, I measured out where the nails would go (Picture1). I wanted to have four strands of beads hang in my frame, so I measured approximately 3.5” from each side and nailed the 4 nails in both on top and on bottom (Picture 2).

Depending on the size of frame you buy, measure the length of wire and begin stringing your beads in any order you’d like. I used different sizes, shapes and colored glass beads which I’m hoping will catch the sun rays and add a little sparkle of color to our faded fence (Picture 3). Make sure when you cut the wire you leave enough to wrap around the nails on both ends(Picture 4). Start by wrapping wire tightly around the top wire, then pull the wire down and wrap around the bottom wire (Picture 5). Be sure the wire is not too loose otherwise Mother Nature may snap the wire. Once you have all your strands of beads nailed and tightly on your frame (Picture 6), find that special spot in your yard, on your fence or even on your house for your artwork.